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Restricted Ingredient

LACTOBACILLUS/BLACK STRAP POWDER/BUTYLENE GLYCOL/HORSE PLACENTA EXTRACT FERMENT

Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A Lactobacillus ferment of molasses, butylene glycol and horse placenta. Equine placenta triggers strict EU animal-by-product rules and zoonotic concerns; the ingredient should be avoided in EU-compliant cosmetics.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Lactobacillus metabolites are mild humectants
  • Butylene glycol contributes solvent/humectant function

Known concerns

  • Equine placenta is animal Category 1/2 by-product, restricted in EU
  • Reg 1069/2009 animal by-product compliance is unclear
  • Potential prion/zoonotic transmission concerns
  • Limited modern cosmetic justification

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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